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Bloggers Block? 10 Idea Starters
It happens to the best of us. We know we need to write a blog post. It's been over a week. And though somehow topics for blog posts seem to run rampant in our heads during the most inopportune times (changing diapers, in the shower, during a game of catch), when we sit down to write, somehow they've all disappeared. It's called Blogger's Block. :)
If this happens to you, I've got a few idea starters to get you going on a blog post ... at least until the next one rolls around.
1) Offer your take on the hot news of the day.
2) Take a quick glance through some of your new email newsletters for ideas.
3) Interview an interesting person who relates to your blog topic and post their profile. In fact, send them a list of questions and post as is. No work, and they're likely to share your post with all of their contacts.
4) A top 5 or 10 list.
5) What do you love/hate about something?
6) Comment on someone else's blog post. They'll love the link you give them, too!
7) Invite someone to be a guest blogger. Again, you're exposing yourself to a whole new crowd. Always a good thing!
8) Write a poll and invite people to weigh in.
9) Provide an update on something you blogged about in the past.
10) Turn advice or an explanation you gave a client/colleague recently into a post.
What other inspiration do you use when you get stuck writing a blog post? What other idea starters do you suggest? Let's get a great list going here!
If this happens to you, I've got a few idea starters to get you going on a blog post ... at least until the next one rolls around.
1) Offer your take on the hot news of the day.
2) Take a quick glance through some of your new email newsletters for ideas.
3) Interview an interesting person who relates to your blog topic and post their profile. In fact, send them a list of questions and post as is. No work, and they're likely to share your post with all of their contacts.
4) A top 5 or 10 list.
5) What do you love/hate about something?
6) Comment on someone else's blog post. They'll love the link you give them, too!
7) Invite someone to be a guest blogger. Again, you're exposing yourself to a whole new crowd. Always a good thing!
8) Write a poll and invite people to weigh in.
9) Provide an update on something you blogged about in the past.
10) Turn advice or an explanation you gave a client/colleague recently into a post.
What other inspiration do you use when you get stuck writing a blog post? What other idea starters do you suggest? Let's get a great list going here!
Tags: blogging, tmfc, tmmoney&business
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Comment by kathi williams on April 2, 2009 at 1:23pm - Thanks, I love these ideas, and even though I have not yet started my blog, I will be using these ideas once I do.
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Comment by Lyn Mettler on March 31, 2009 at 7:01pm - I think that's a fabulous idea! Love it!
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Comment by Kakie on March 31, 2009 at 6:57pm - I got a really good idea from a twitter mom I have to share. I called the post "What is the best thing that happened to you today" and it has gotten quite a bit of hits. Sometimes on Twitter, it is a question I throw out there to see what kinds of responses I get from people. Its feel good stuff. I would love to know what you think about it.
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Comment by Lyn Mettler on March 31, 2009 at 6:32pm
- Ah, maybe that should be my next blog post! Good idea!
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Comment by Semi-Slacker Mom on March 31, 2009 at 4:26pm - Great ideas! Now I need some ideas for stuff to Twitter about.:)
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Comment by Kimberly on March 30, 2009 at 7:52pm - thanks for the tips. I am sooo new to this blogging thing and I am not even sure I know what to do. These will be helpful. I will just keep reading and learning.
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Comment by Julie on March 30, 2009 at 3:24pm - thanks..I needed this on days when I have no ideas
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Comment by Lyn Mettler on March 30, 2009 at 1:23pm
- Linda, I always carry a Flip Video camera with me and do the same. It's so easy to upload and add to Facebook or your blog or Twitter.
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Comment by Lyn Mettler on March 30, 2009 at 1:22pm
- Great tips from kikarose! And I agree, personal is good and it's easy to talk about!
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Comment by Linda Kay Burk on March 30, 2009 at 12:51pm - My daughter takes videos of events her kids are in with her camera and posts them in her blogs. It's an easy way to share music, dance, and fun events in life. I work with kids and music and I want to do more of that.
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